NUMBER ONE
To pursue the objects of the charity with all resources available to the charity.
Objects
1) TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE ORTHODOX JEWISH FAITH AND TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITY AND SKILLS, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING COURSES, WITH A VIEW TO ENABLING THEM TO ENHANCE THEIR PROSPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT AND CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY.2) THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH PROVISION BECAUSE OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £6,249 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £20,590 to £14,341. The trustees consider the current level of free reserves to be acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received £12,508 (2024: £9,940) in grants during the year as well as £14,983 (2024: £15,985) in fees and £4,176 (2024: £8,599) in donations.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Government income: £2,000 — grants £2,000 (1); 6% of the £31,667 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Government income: £8,140 — grants £8,140 (2); 24% of the £34,524 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Government income: £17,643 — grants £17,643 (3); 35% of the £50,902 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- CHANA MANTEL
- CLIVE MOSS-BARCLAY
- Dr CAROLE HARRIS
- FAY HESS
- MENACHEM EMANUEL LIEBERMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £26k |
Common questions
Is NUMBER ONE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £6,249 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £20,590 to £14,341. The trustees consider the current level of free reserves to be acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts against grants payable. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/03/2023 | £10k | Just Like You |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2021 | £10k | Back together - we hope! |
| UK government | 19/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £10k | Working together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2018 | £10k | Dads and Kids |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2016 | £10k | Come Join Us! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2015 | £10k | Still more to learn! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2013 | £10k | Young and Learning |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2011 | £10k | Woodwork Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2008 | £10k | Confectionary & Chocolate Miniature Making Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/03/2006 | £5k | Weekly Food Preparation Course |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2005 | £59k | Provide School Activities for Disadvantaged Young People from Jewish Commun |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2004 | £5k | Glass painting classes |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £407k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £142k |
| THE B S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £82k |
| RNH SYNAGOGUE & COLLEGE LTD | 1 | £75k |
| BROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| BCH TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £18k |
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- AREIVIM
- NISSIM
- THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST
- THE PRESTWICH FOUNDATION
- THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD
- DO-IT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUMBER ONE | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AREIVIM | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NISSIM | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SYMPATHETIC TRUST | £877k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRESTWICH FOUNDATION | £763k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |